Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized

Cas Hinds
Apr 13, 2026
Am I Lying in a Game of Commander, or Am I Playing to My Outs?
At what point does withholding details become lying? In a game of Commander, is it okay to deceive? Or even lie? Let's discuss.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
4.3%inclusion8 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.3%inclusion8 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
1.0%inclusion1 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Newt
0.6%inclusion1 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
0.6%inclusion1 decks168 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion702 decks736 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion636 decks736 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion599 decks704 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion598 decks703 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion567 decks736 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion574 decks736 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion537 decks736 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion549 decks736 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion514 decks736 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion524 decks708 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion523 decks736 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion483 decks704 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion502 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion479 decks736 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion475 decks736 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion474 decks736 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
61%inclusion429 decks704 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion440 decks736 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion423 decks736 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion413 decks736 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion416 decks736 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion374 decks736 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion287 decks736 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion225 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion172 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion151 decks736 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion138 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion109 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion105 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion92 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
48%inclusion336 decks704 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion351 decks736 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion346 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion327 decks704 decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
46%inclusion336 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion327 decks736 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion325 decks736 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion307 decks736 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion303 decks736 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion269 decks704 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion274 decks736 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion255 decks704 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion255 decks736 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion226 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion226 decks736 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion219 decks736 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
29%inclusion207 decks704 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion215 decks736 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion202 decks704 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion206 decks736 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
27%inclusion193 decks704 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion192 decks704 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
26%inclusion186 decks704 decks
21%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion174 decks704 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion180 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion155 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion149 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion148 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion144 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion143 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion126 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion124 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion124 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion123 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion102 decks704 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion92 decks704 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion96 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion77 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion77 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion75 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion75 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion65 decks638 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion74 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.7%inclusion64 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion63 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.3%inclusion61 decks736 decks
-3%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.2%inclusion58 decks704 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion57 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
7.6%inclusion56 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
7.5%inclusion55 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion386 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion364 decks736 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion300 decks736 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion283 decks736 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion242 decks704 decks
28%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion238 decks736 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion235 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion187 decks704 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion193 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion183 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion174 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion113 decks736 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion108 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion97 decks704 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion87 decks736 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion86 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion84 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.3%inclusion61 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion55 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion52 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.6%inclusion37 decks559 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion45 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion408 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
53%inclusion391 decks736 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion309 decks736 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion251 decks736 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion240 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion214 decks736 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion192 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion162 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion158 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
21%inclusion151 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion131 decks736 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion93 decks703 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion78 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion75 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion74 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.4%inclusion69 decks736 decks
-18%synergy
Harmonize
7.6%inclusion56 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion51 decks736 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion43 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.0%inclusion37 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
55%inclusion406 decks736 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion331 decks736 decks
42%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion307 decks685 decks
40%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion320 decks736 decks
40%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion309 decks736 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion294 decks704 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion299 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion295 decks736 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion288 decks736 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion251 decks736 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion244 decks736 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion244 decks736 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion234 decks736 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion217 decks736 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion217 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion201 decks696 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion205 decks736 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion205 decks736 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion176 decks704 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion177 decks736 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion177 decks736 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion168 decks736 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion151 decks704 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion155 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion149 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion144 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion130 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion129 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion119 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion115 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion115 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion109 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion108 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion98 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion95 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion95 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion93 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion92 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion85 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion82 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion80 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion79 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion74 decks736 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion73 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion71 decks720 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.1%inclusion67 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.8%inclusion65 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.2%inclusion60 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.0%inclusion59 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion52 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion377 decks736 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
35%inclusion261 decks736 decks
33%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion105 decks736 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion86 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion83 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion62 decks640 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
7.3%inclusion54 decks736 decks
3%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.0%inclusion49 decks704 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion42 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.7%inclusion42 decks736 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion41 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.3%inclusion38 decks720 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion291 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion240 decks736 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion219 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion207 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion163 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion159 decks736 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion127 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion121 decks704 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion123 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion123 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion115 decks736 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion96 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion87 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.2%inclusion60 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.7%inclusion49 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion44 decks736 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion721 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion658 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion144 decks704 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion145 decks736 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion128 decks736 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion102 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion89 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion88 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion82 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.7%inclusion64 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.6%inclusion63 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion49 decks736 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion39 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion716 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion716 decks736 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion702 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion701 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion500 decks736 decks
28%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion493 decks736 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion475 decks736 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion460 decks736 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion448 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion423 decks736 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion404 decks736 decks
31%synergy
Rootbound Crag
54%inclusion397 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion395 decks736 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
52%inclusion383 decks736 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion377 decks736 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion375 decks736 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion370 decks736 decks
45%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion355 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion338 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion322 decks736 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion311 decks736 decks
-12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion298 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion297 decks736 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
40%inclusion294 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion292 decks736 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion279 decks736 decks
3%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion275 decks736 decks
30%synergy
Fortified Village
29%inclusion213 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
28%inclusion208 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion207 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
23%inclusion168 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
21%inclusion152 decks736 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion152 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion151 decks736 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion151 decks736 decks
14%synergy
Savannah
19%inclusion140 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion136 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion136 decks736 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion134 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion117 decks704 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion120 decks736 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion120 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion115 decks736 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion112 decks736 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion111 decks736 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Grove
15%inclusion110 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion109 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion104 decks736 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion104 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion100 decks736 decks
-10%synergy